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Juniors Allegedly Beaten and Forced to Wash Clothes in Odisha Residential School Ragging Incident
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 03:33 PM
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A ragging episode at a residential school in Odisha reportedly involved senior students beating junior pupils and compelling them to wash clothes.
Kanak News Odisha reported a disturbing ragging incident at a residential school in the state, where senior students are said to have physically assaulted junior pupils and ordered them to wash clothes as a form of humiliation.
The episode, which came to light after the victims approached school authorities, has prompted an internal inquiry. Officials have reportedly sealed the area where the abuse occurred and are cooperating with local police to identify those responsible.
Ragging is prohibited under the National Anti-Ragging Act, and educational institutions are mandated to maintain a safe environment. The school’s principal has expressed shock at the allegations and assured that strict disciplinary action will be taken against any staff or student found guilty.
Law enforcement agencies have been notified, and a case is expected to be filed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the anti‑ragging legislation.
The episode, which came to light after the victims approached school authorities, has prompted an internal inquiry. Officials have reportedly sealed the area where the abuse occurred and are cooperating with local police to identify those responsible.
Ragging is prohibited under the National Anti-Ragging Act, and educational institutions are mandated to maintain a safe environment. The school’s principal has expressed shock at the allegations and assured that strict disciplinary action will be taken against any staff or student found guilty.
Law enforcement agencies have been notified, and a case is expected to be filed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the anti‑ragging legislation.